Better via Bitcoin
The Stacks Open Internet Foundation works toward a more equitable, more open internet by supporting Bitcoin-forward technology ecosystems and their technologists.
What we do
Governance
We facilitate ongoing governance processes for open-source software, maintain open forums for community discussion, and provide leadership and guidance to support decentralized decision-making.
Research
We support independent researchers, contributors, and collaborators to help build a more secure internet internet through research and development of open-source technology.
Education
We provide educational programs, events, and resources to new and developers, allowing them to contribute to a more equitable and secure internet built on Bitcoin and its burgeoning ecosystem of layers and tooling.
Grants

We create new avenues for innovation by funding research, key integrations, ongoing maintenance of public good infrastructure, and open-source technology development.

Who we are
Our team
  • Community Programs Lead
  • Executive Director
  • Claire Topalian
    Head of Content
  • Jenny Mith
    Director, Community Programs & Governance
  • Jesse Wiley
    Integration and Security Lead
  • Research Scientist
  • Kenny Rogers
    Developer Advocate
  • Martha Young
    Chief of Staff
  • Mark Rudnitsky
    Security Engineering Lead
  • Mitchell Cuevas
    Director, Activation
  • Nick Cooper
    Head of Finance
  • Pavitthra Pandurangan

    Core Developer
  • Rick Bartelink
    Amplification Lead
  • Shakti Pradhan
    Finance Manager
  • Shannon Voight
    Events Lead
  • Will Corcoran
    Grants Lead
Who supports us
Board of Directors
  • Meltem Demirors
    Meltem Demirors is Chief Strategy Officer of CoinShares and serves as a trusted partner to investors and entrepreneurs navigating the digital asset ecosystem.

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  • Rodolfo is fascinated by financial disintermediation, peer-to-peer funding, and bringing transparency and simplicity to the consumer experience.

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